Engineering in Miniature

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Looking forward to the annual show…

Engineering in Miniature

The Tank Engine that never was… • Nick concludes his short tale of his 3½-inch gauge ‘might-have-been’ Southern Railway Q1 tank locomotive, by converting it back to a tender loco…

A L&NWR Observation Coach in 5-inch gauge • Scale rolling stock is a popular part of miniature rail engineering these days and Andrew has done an excellent job creating an example of a well-known carriage.

Sub500 - a pair of 5-inch gauge electric locos • Julian continues with the construction of the transmission for the project that he and Rich began as something for the grandchildren, and their club then adopted.

Diesel in distress • Self-destructing windows, an inaccessible bolt, a chuck that’s seen better days and a diesel that doesn’t want to go – just another month on the Welsh coast for our Harry….

Lockdown Bridge • Dave describes how he turned an accidental pond on his 5-inch gauge garden railway into a proper one – by building a bridge over it…

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How to design a loco… • How does one come up with the concept for a new steam locomotive built to do a job of work? EIM asked the Perrygrove Railway, which has done just that…

Tricks of the trade… • This month’s selection of readers’ tips and tricks focuses on socket storage, accurate vice alignment on a mill and keeping files sharp…

An improved Schools – building a Roedean • The latest episode of Nick’s 3½-inch gauge locomotive project focuses on the whys and wherefores of ensuring the valve gear geometry works….

HS2 grant boosts Ruislip green bid

Final countdown to the big Autumn show

Marine and stationary builds are out there…

The LMS Princess Coronation Pacifics, 1937-1956

Closing on the end of season • Clubs are getting the most out of their tracks as the year winds down and members start looking forward to the winter season of indoor meetings…

Golden days at Ingfield

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